Maple Airport

Economic reasons driven by urban sprawl. As the suburbs of Toronto expanded rapidly into Vaughan during the 1980s, the value of the land for real estate development far exceeded its value as a general aviation airport. The owners ultimately sold the property to developers for residential and commercial construction.

The site has been completely redeveloped and is now a dense suburban community. The former airport grounds are occupied by residential housing subdivisions, commercial plazas, schools, and the Maple GO Transit station. The airport's history is commemorated by a local park named 'Maple Airport Park', located directly on the former airfield land, with some street names in the area (like Avro Road) also paying homage to aviation history.

Opened in 1955, Maple Airport was a key general aviation facility for the Greater Toronto Area for over 30 years. It was founded by Marion and Donald McClure and became a beloved hub for private pilots, flight training, and recreational flying. The airport was home to several flying clubs and schools, serving as a vital training ground for new pilots. It featured a single paved runway (15/33) and associated hangars and facilities. Its closure marked the end of an era for local aviation, as it was one of several smaller airfields around Toronto that succumbed to urban development.

None. The land has been fully and irreversibly developed into a high-density residential and commercial area, making any prospect of reopening the airport impossible.